<p>ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A Colorado brewing company has delayed plans to open a plant in western North Carolina.</p><p>New Belgium Brewing Co. says added capacity in Colorado means the company does not need the brewery in Asheville as soon as expected.</p><p>The craft brewer says it will delay construction in North Carolina by eight months.</p><p>The company recently completed an addition in Fort Collins, Colo. New Belgium is known for its Fat Tire beer and other brands.</p><p>New Belgium said two years ago it would build a $175 million brewery in Asheville that was planned to open in 2015 with up to 150 employees.</p><p>General Manager Jay Richardson says the new plan calls for the Asheville operation to begin in late 2015 or early 2016.</p>